Physical Science of Matter –
Unit Goals
All
goals should be specific, attainable, time constrained, and measurable.
KMLHS Science Department Outcomes
It is the goal of KMLHS
Science Department that the students of
1. That God created all things
out of nothing in six natural days as is recorded in Genesis ch. 1.
2. That God, as the Preserver,
cares and provides for each of His creatures.
Graduates
of the KMLHS Science Department will be:
1. Perceptive thinkers who distinguish between
the changing nature of science and the
unchanging
nature of God.
2. Quality producers who use experimental
procedures and problem-solving skills.
3. Knowledgeable and responsible stewards who
incorporate scientific concepts and
theories as they
make wise decisions about the use of the gifts of God’s creation.
4. Life-long learners who evaluate scientific
discoveries in the light of God’s Word.
5. Collaborative contributors who can integrate
scientific knowledge and skills into their
occupations and
personal lives.
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Course Outcomes - The students will be able to:
1. Establish, revise, and complete goals for
themselves and their cooperative learning
groups in the area of physical science with respect to
problem-solving skills, critical-
thinking skills, communication skills, making scientific
connections, cooperative skills,
and use of technology.
2. Evaluate their own mental growth in the area of physical science with
respect to
problem-solving skills, critical-thinking skills,
communication skills, making
scientific
connections, cooperative skills, and use of technology.
3. Appreciate
the organization of the matter of God’s creation.
4. Utilize the scientific
method to solve problems
5. Measure data using
scientific techniques.
6. Explore the properties of matter and the
interactions of different types of
elements, compounds, and mixtures.
7. Persuade
others to utilize elements, compounds, and mixtures in a God-pleasing
manner.
8. Write a clear job description for a Christian chemist.
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1. Define physical science as
the study of the matter and energy created by God.
2. Utilize the scientific
method to solve problems.
3. Analyze their learning
styles and select study methods that are most effective for them.
4. Establish, adjust, and
complete individual and group goals.
5. Differentiate between safe,
effective laboratory procedures and those that are unsafe and ineffective.
6. Perform measurements and
conversions using SI units.
7. Convert numbers from
scientific to standard notations.
8. Gather data and create
graphs, charts, diagrams, and outlines to organize the data.
9. Analyze scientific
information.
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1. Explain the kinetic theory
of matter.
2. Describe the particle
movement in the four states of matter.
3. Explain the thermal
expansion of matter and apply it to changes of matter in their lives.
4. Prepare thorough,
well-written lab reports.
5. Apply Archimedes’, Pascal’s,
and Bernoulli’s principles to events in their lives.
6. Explain, measure, and
predict the amount of pressure a gas will exert on its container at different
temperatures and volumes.
7. Apply pressure principles to
events in their lives.
8. Utilize the scientific method and their knowledge of solids, liquids, and gases to design and test a raft.
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Classification of Matter (
(Ch. 18, pgs.
542-571) – Periodic Poster Project - I will be able to:
1. Relate the differences
between substances and mixtures, elements and compounds.
2. Compare and contrast
solutions, colloids, and suspensions.
3. Compare and contrast
chemical and physical properties.
4. Appreciate that only God can
create and destroy matter.
5. Appreciate the building
blocks that God has created for all matter.
6. Analyze substances to
identify their physical and chemical properties.
7. Deduce uses of substances
based on their chemical and physical properties.
8. Identify the names and
symbols of common elements.
9. Illustrate structures of atoms
of various elements.
10. Compute the atomic mass and
mass number of an atom.
11. Relate the significance of
different isotopes of common elements.
12. Utilize the periodic table
to obtain information about elements.
13. Compare and contrast metals,
non-metals, and metalloids.
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1. Analyze the components and
bonds of a compound.
2. Predict the resulting mass
of the product by measuring the mass of the reactants.
3. Utilize the chemical formula
of a substance to illustrate its structure.
4. Write chemical formulas and names
of compounds.
5. Research and explore
scientific information.
6. Explain factors that cause
some elements to bond and others to remain apart.
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I will be able to:
1. Describe
the properties of and uses for metals, non-metals, and metalloids for their
daily lives.
2.
Deduce additional uses for metals, non-metals, and metalloids based on
their chemical and physical properties.
3.
Collaborate with a partner to research and construct an advertising approach
for a certain element.
4.
Persuade others to appreciate the importance of an element.
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1. Compare and contrast alloys,
ceramics, polymers, and composites.
2. Explain how the properties of
alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites determine their use.
3. Identify how alloys,
ceramics, polymers, and composites are used.
4. Explain what a
semi-conductor is.
5. Deduce additional God-pleasing
uses of alloys, ceramics, semi-conductors, polymers and composite materials
based on their properties.
6. Relate improvements that can
be made in our recycling programs to care for our God-given resources.
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Interactions
of Matter (Unit 6 pgs. 702-797)
Solutions (
1. Identify three types of
solutions
2. Relate how things dissolve.
3. Predict the rates at which
solids and gases will dissolve.
4. Predict whether a solute
will dissolve in water.
5. Determine how to choose the
right solvent for an activity.
6. Calculate concentrations of
solutions.
7. Compare and contrast
saturated, unsaturated, and supersaturated solutions.
8. Predict the changes a
solution will undergo due to temperature changes.
9. Examine how solutes break
apart in water solutions to form positively and negatively charged particles.
10. Predict if a solution will conduct
electricity.
11. Identify the dangers of
hazardous solutions.
12. Determine when to use antifreeze effectively.
13. Identify sources of water pollution in our
community.
14. Propose methods to keep our drinking water
safe.
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Chemical Reactions (
1. Identify the reactants and
products in a chemical reaction.
2. Predict the resulting mass
of the products by measuring the mass of the reactants.
3. Create balanced chemical
equations.
4. Compare and contrast the
four types of chemical reactions.
5. Predict which metals will
replace other metals in compounds.
6. Compare and contrast
exergonic and endergonic reactions.
7. Relate the effects of
catalysts on the speed of chemical reactions.
8. Predict the potential
harmful effects and products of chemical reactions.
9. Identify the component parts
of fireworks and the chemical compounds used in them.
10. Relate the design and
building process of fireworks.
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